Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Thursday, September 29, 2022

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We’re back with another edition of DPReview's weekly newsletter, bringing you the biggest stories of the week, including the latest news from and for Sony users, as well as an introduction to what might be DPReview TV's most unusual creation to date. Check out all of that, and more, below. Gannon Sony announces its most affordable Cinema Line camera yet, the FX30 We've written up our initial review of Sony's new FX30 camera, an APS-C Cinema Line camera based around a 26MP APS-C sensor. It features sensor-based image stabilization, oversampled 4K/60p capture, ‘16-bit’ Raw output and more. Chris and Jordan star in: The Quest for Chowder Have you ever wondered what DPReview TV’s Chris and Jordan would look like as puppets? No…? Well, for those of you that have, wonder no longer. Meet puppet Chris and Jordan as they hunt down the best chowder is Seattle. Tamron shows off $699 20–40mm F2.8 zoom for E-mount This full-frame E-mount lens offers a unique focal length range and a relatively fast constant F2.8 aperture in a compact package at a reasonable price. It’s set to go on sale October 27, 2022 for $699. Does Sony’s FX30 pave the way for better a6000 models? �� DPReview’s Richard Butler dives into the details of Sony’s new FX30 Cinema Line camera to see if the BSI APS-C sensor and technology inside could be a hint of things to come for Sony’s photo-focused APS-C a6000 lineup.             � Qualcomm exec says smartphones will soon be better than dedicated cameras In an interview with Android Authority, Qualcomm’s vice president of product management, Judd Heape, claimed AI will someday help smartphones surpass dedicated camera systems.

News updates Sony's new 640GB CFexpress Type A card is the highest-capacity to date, but it isn't cheap Published Thursday, September 29, 2022 6:56:00 PM GMT Sony's new 320GB and 640GB 'Tough' CFexpress Type A cards are due out next month and while the 640GB card will offer the most storage of any Type A card to date, it doesn't come cheap. Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Elements 2023 launched with improved performance, more AI features Published Thursday, September 29, 2022 5:06:00 PM GMT Adobe's Photoshop and Premiere Elements apps make editing photos and videos easy for users of all skill levels. The latest versions add more editing tools, more AI features and improved performance. Does Sony's FX30 mean better a6000 models are on the way? Published Thursday, September 29, 2022 2:00:00 PM GMT The Sony FX30 is an explicitly video-focused camera, but could its technology herald a refresh of the company's APS-C stills line-up? We have a look at what that might mean. Tamron announces $699 20-40mm F2.8 for full-frame Sony E-mount cameras Published Thursday, September 29, 2022 1:49:00 PM GMT The lens offers a constant F2.8 aperture through a rather unique focal length range for full-frame camera systems. It’s expected to be available starting October 27, 2022 for $699. Qualcomm exec thinks AI will help smartphones eclipse dedicated cameras soon Published Wednesday, September 28, 2022 7:42:00 PM GMT Can AI overcome the physical limitations of smartphone sensors and lenses? A Qualcomm executive thinks so, thanks in large part to improvements in processing power, hardware and artificial intelligence. DPReview TV - What is 'open gate' video recording and why should you care? Published Wednesday, September 28, 2022 3:00:00 PM GMT We're starting to see cameras offering 'open gate' video recording, so what is this tool and when is it useful? Sony FX30 initial review Published Wednesday, September 28, 2022 2:00:00 PM GMT The Sony FX30 is a 4K/120p-capable Super35 / APS-C cinema camera that wants to take the battle to the likes of Panasonic's GH series. Sony announces the FX30, an FX3 with a 26MP Super35/APS-C sensor Published Wednesday, September 28, 2022 2:00:00 PM GMT Sony's new FX30 Super35/APS-C Cinema Line camera is effectively a crop-sensor version of the company's full-frame FX3 camera with sensor-based image stabilization, oversampled 4K/60p capture and '16-bit' Raw output and more. Hasbro combines selfies and 3D printing to put your face on a famous action figure Published Tuesday, September 27, 2022 8:05:00 PM GMT If you've ever wanted to become an action figure, Hasbro is providing you the opportunity with its new 3D-printed Selfie Series action figures. PSA: Users are experiencing corrupted photos on Google Photos, but Google says the original files are safe Published Tuesday, September 27, 2022 4:12:00 PM GMT When you store photos on the cloud, you expect them to remain safe for a long time. However, some Google Photos users were scared over the weekend when they realized that their photo libraries had become corrupted. Video: Watch OpenAI's DALL-E expand upon Vermeer's classic oil painting, 'The Milkmaid' Published Tuesday, September 27, 2022 1:45:00 PM GMT DALL-E's Outpainting feature uses AI to expand existing images and artwork. Ad agency Ogilvy Paris has used Outpainting to expand Johannes Vermeer's famous painting, 'The Milkmaid.' Apple publishes iOS update to fix camera shake in third-party apps Published Monday, September 26, 2022 7:06:00 PM GMT iOS 16.0.2 addresses, amongst other bug fixes, a problem wherein the second-generation sensor-shift image stabilization tech was causing camera shake issues in some third-party apps. Help the Library of Congress identify the people in these 17 mystery photos Published Monday, September 26, 2022 3:01:00 PM GMT For the past eight years, the Library of Congress has been working on figuring out the subjects in a large collection of film, TV and music photos. Many of the mysteries have been solved. However, 17 photos have eluded the LC's best efforts, and the public's help is needed to help put names to the final unknown faces. Sony re-releases firmware version 1.1 for its a7 IV mirrorless camera Published Monday, September 26, 2022 1:54:00 PM GMT After having to pull the initial firmware update last month due to an issue that caused some units to stop working, Sony has re-released firmware version 1.1 for its a7 IV full-frame mirrorless camera. Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG DN | Art updated sample gallery Published Monday, September 26, 2022 1:00:00 PM GMT Sigma's latest wide Art-badged prime for full frame is capable of some stunning landscapes. Check out a new batch of sample photos in the gallery. Slideshow: Winners of the 2022 Comedy Pet Photo Awards Published Sunday, September 25, 2022 1:00:00 PM GMT Winners for this year's annual Comedy Pet Photo Awards have been announced. DPReview TV - Puppet Chris and Jordan in: The Quest for Chowder Published Saturday, September 24, 2022 2:00:00 PM GMT While visiting the team in Seattle, Chris and Jordan attempt to eat some chowder. It's difficult. Also, this week they are puppets. Meike releases $160 Canon EF to Nikon Z adapter for the truly brand agnostic among us Published Friday, September 23, 2022 7:52:00 PM GMT Meike has released its first adapter for Nikon Z cameras. The new MK-EFTZ-B adapter allows Nikon Z users to attach Canon EF and EF-S lenses to their cameras, complete with autofocus and automatic exposure functionality. Video: Venerable Canon 5D Mark II has nearly 2.3 million shutter actuations Published Friday, September 23, 2022 5:35:00 PM GMT The Canon 5D Mark II was released in November 2008. Since then, a photographer used theirs to capture nearly 2.3 million images, which is an average of about 450 photos per day if they shot every single day. The camera is still going strong for its new owner. Capture One adds wired and wireless tethering to its iPad app Published Friday, September 23, 2022 1:50:00 PM GMT Capture One for iPad users cvan now connect their camera, wired or wirelessly, to their iPad for quick image transfers without the need for memory cards and readers. Film Friday: Lomography DigitaLIZA+ and Max film scanner review Published Friday, September 23, 2022 1:00:00 PM GMT Digital film scanners can be pricey, so Lomo's latest scanners let shooters do it themselves. Whether you have a digital camera, or simply a smartphone, there's a DigitaLIZA that'll work with your kit. But are the results any good? Let's find out.

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Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Thursday, September 22, 2022

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The Digital Photography Review Newsletter The most popular weekly photography newsletter, with over 400,000 subscribers Thursday, September 22, 2022

Welcome back to another weekly installment of the DPReview Newsletter. While this week might’ve been a bit quieter than last, there was still plenty of news throughout the photo world. Nikon announced a new Z-mount lens, Panasonic brought SSD recording to its GH6 over USB-C, Nikon teased four new lenses, we reviewed the Tamron 50–400mm F4.5–6.3 and we also wrapped up the EOS R10 Studio Scene. Below is a summary of all of these stories and more! Gannon Nikon goes wide with its new 17–28mm F2.8 lens Nikon has announced a new Nikkor Z 17–28mm F2.8 lens for its Z-mount camera systems. While Nikon hasn’t confirmed it, this lens appears remarkably similar to the 17–28mm F2.8 lens Tamron released for Sony E-mount cameras, suggesting this is a third-party design co-opted and adapted for use with Nikon’s Z Series cameras. We also went hands-on to see what the lens has to offer. Panasonic firmware update brings SSD recording to its GH6 As promised at launch, Panasonic has released a firmware update for its GH6 Micro Four Thirds hybrid camera that allows users to record directly to SSDs (up to 2TB) via the USB-C port. Nikon teases four new lenses on latest roadmap Nikon has published an updated lens roadmap, showcasing four new lenses we haven’t yet heard about: a 35mm prime, a 135mm prime, a 12–28mm power zoom and a 70–180mm lens that appears as though it’ll be a constant F2.8 aperture. DPReview TV: Reviewing the Tamron 50–400mm F4.5–6.3 Di III VC VXD DPReview TV’s Chris Niccolls has gone hands-on with Tamron’s super-telephoto zoom to see what kind of performance the versatile lens has to offer Sony E-mount shooters.   EOS R10 Studio Scene is now live We’ve wrapped up the Studio Scene for Canon’s entry-level EOS R10 camera. Check out the images and our analysis for all the details.

News updates Leica releases $5,995 limited-edition 'Dawn' Q2 in collaboration with British singer Seal Published Thursday, September 22, 2022 7:02:00 PM GMT The Leica Q2 'Dawn' is the same camera on the inside, but features an all-black paint job and a special Japanese-woven fabric wrap produced by Japanese brand, Hosoo. Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Sample Gallery (DPReview TV) Published Thursday, September 22, 2022 5:05:00 PM GMT It's been a while since we've a lens with a normal to super-telephoto range, how do the photos from the Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 look? Take a gander. DJI announces Osmo Mobile 6 gimbal with ActiveTrack 5.0, control ring and more Published Thursday, September 22, 2022 4:20:00 PM GMT Also new is a built-in screen for checking the battery and shooting mode, as well as a Quick Launch feature for iPhone devices. Venus Optics announces $499 Laowa 58mm F2.8 2x Ultra-Macro APO for four mirrorless mounts Published Thursday, September 22, 2022 2:23:00 PM GMT Venus Optics' Laowa 58mm F2.8 2x Ultra-Macro APO is available for Canon R, Leica L, Nikon Z and Sony E mount camera systems. Stanley Kubrick's rare Zeiss Planar 50mm F0.7 'Barry Lyndon' lens now in Museum of Optics Published Wednesday, September 21, 2022 3:04:00 PM GMT Kubrick had three of the ten Zeiss Planar 50mm F0.7 lenses Zeiss produced re-engineered to work as cinema lenses. Kubrick is most known for using these lenses in a candlelit scene in his Oscar-winning film, Barry Lyndon. EOS R10 studio scene packs a punch Published Wednesday, September 21, 2022 3:00:00 PM GMT As part of our review of the Canon EOS R10, we've shot our standard studio scene to let you see how the new camera compares to its peers and predecessors. DPReview TV: Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Review Published Wednesday, September 21, 2022 2:00:00 PM GMT The Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD boasts an impressive zoom range in a relatively compact package. How does it perform? We took a look. Tamron brings its 150-500mm F5-6.7 lens to Fujifilm X-mount cameras for $1,500 Published Wednesday, September 21, 2022 1:59:00 PM GMT The ultra-telephoto zoom offers a 225-750mm full-frame equivalent focal length. Nikon teases four new Z-mount lenses in an updated roadmap, including a 70-180mm F2.8 lens Published Tuesday, September 20, 2022 11:00:00 PM GMT In addition to a forthcoming 70-180mm F2.8 lens (which looks like it could be another reworked Tamron lens), Nikon revealed it's working on a 12-28mm PZ lens for APS-C Z-mount cameras as well as a pair of fast primes: a 35mm and a 135mm. Panasonic announces GH6 firmware for direct recording to SSD Published Tuesday, September 20, 2022 6:18:00 PM GMT Panasonic has announced firmware v2.2 for the Lumix DC-GH6. Available from September 27th, the firmware adds direct SSD recording. Nikkor Z 17-28mm F2.8 hands-on and gallery Published Tuesday, September 20, 2022 1:00:00 PM GMT We were able to get our hands on Nikon's new Nikkor Z 17-28mm F2.8 just before its launch, so here's a little insight into what it is, how it handles and what its sample images can look like. Nikon announces Nikkor Z 17–28mm F2.8 lens for Z-mount cameras Published Tuesday, September 20, 2022 4:01:00 AM GMT This Nikkor Z lens shares the bulk of its specs with Tamron’s 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD lens, but gains Nikon-specific features, such as a customizable control ring. Never seen before: watch an FPV drone fly into the water and reemerge Published Monday, September 19, 2022 6:38:00 PM GMT A pilot known as Blastr has created a first-of-its-kind video with a rig he built himself. Watch as an FPV drone flies into the water and reemerge. Topaz Labs combines Denoise AI, Sharpen AI and Gigapixel AI into one program, Topaz Photo AI Published Monday, September 19, 2022 4:24:00 PM GMT You can now access Topaz Labs' denoise, sharpening and upscaling capabilities in a single app that can be used standalone or as a plugin with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom Classic or Capture One. Tilta set to release half-cage for Sony cameras with an integrated 512GB M.2 SSD Published Monday, September 19, 2022 1:54:00 PM GMT The grip-style cage is reported to have an integrated CFexpress Type A adapter so the camera can write directly to the M.2 SSD inside the grip. Some iPhone 14 Pro users experiencing camera wobble in Instagram, Snapchat and other apps Published Monday, September 19, 2022 12:44:00 PM GMT Reports coming in across various social media platforms show iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max users experiencing camera shake from the main 48MP module when using it in certain third-party applications, such as Instagram and Snapchat. Slideshow: Winners of the 2022 Astronomy Photographer of the Year awards Published Sunday, September 18, 2022 1:00:00 PM GMT The final winners have been announced for the annual Astronomy Photographer of the Year awards put on by Royal Observatory Greenwich. DPReview TV: iPhone 14 and 14 Pro cameras - What you need to know Published Saturday, September 17, 2022 2:00:00 PM GMT Following the announcement of Apple's new iPhones there has been a lot of confusion and misinformation online. Chris and Jordan take a detailed look at the photo and video upgrades to let you know what to expect. Radiant Imaging Labs creates first photo editing software with 'intelligent scene detection' Published Friday, September 16, 2022 9:56:00 PM GMT After spending 15 years manually editing Raw image files out of his camera, Radiant Imaging Labs' founder Elia Locardi created the first photo editing software with what he calls 'intelligent scene detection.' Arca-Swiss releases three new clicPan tripod heads for near-perfect panoramas every time Published Friday, September 16, 2022 6:42:00 PM GMT The three new tripods in this system each use what Arca-Swiss calls a variable interval rotator to evenly pan across a scene with the help of indentations that audibly click into place when rotating to capture the photographs. Cosina is bringing its Voigtlander 40mm F1.2 Nokton, 35mm F2 Macro APO-Ultron lenses to Nikon Z-mount Published Friday, September 16, 2022 3:15:00 PM GMT Both lenses will have onboard chips and electrical contacts for transmitting EXIF data and providing the required information for in-body image stabilization support and focus confirmation support on compatible Z-mount camera systems. Film Friday: Ballet, film photography, and lessons learned during the pandemic Published Friday, September 16, 2022 1:00:00 PM GMT Hawaiian film photographer Lisa K. Cho shares her work, and how she learned to weather the uncertainty of COVID and connect with her subjects over the course of a three-year project.

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